Howdy Lauren!
Thanks for stopping by the Disney Parks Moms Panel with such a great question. Dining at Walt Disney World is one of my favorite pastimes so I'm happy to share some of my budget friendly favorite spots on property.
If you visit Disney Springs my favorite place to dine on a dime is Earl of Sandwich. I seriously dream about the Holiday Turkey sandwich, it's that good. I encourage you to check it out. Another favorite spot that won't break the bank is
The Plaza Restaurant located at Magic Kingdom. This cozy establishment serves the same menu for both lunch and dinner that includes deli sandwiches, burgers and delicious sweet ice-cream treats for dessert. My family will sometimes eat here multiple times during a trip if we don't use the Disney Dining Plan.
At Epcot we love
Sunshine Seasons for the amazing variety and fresh ingredients. This is a food court style restaurant but the food is anything but generic. The Spicy Fish Tacos and Pressed Cuban Sandwich are top notch. This lovely dining location is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. And the prices will make you smile.
I have so many additional suggestions for you, Lauren but I am running out of space. If you would like to ask a follow up question I would be happy to share some more ideas with you. Enjoy your upcoming trip. I hope it is filled with many unforgettable moments.
Dream as Dreamers Do,
~Jen